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Adularia and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.614.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Adularia and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Covellite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adularia and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Adularia and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.